When pouring liquid medications, from which side should you pour relative to the label?

• A. Toward the label
• B. Across the label
• C. Away from the label
• D. On the label

Answer: (C)

Pour away from the label. Keeping the label dry and readable is essential for confirming the medication name, dose, and other instructions. If the liquid is poured toward or across the label, splashes or drips can obscure or damage it, increasing the chance of misidentification or wrong dosing. Direct the stream away from the label so the liquid doesn’t reach or wet the label.